Varun Likhitkar
AI Engineer

Summary:
Forward-thinking AI/ML Engineer specialized in maximizing development efficiency through modern AI tools. Experienced in LLM fine-tuning (Gemma 3.4, DeepSeek R1), multimodal AI, and workflow automation.

Experience:
AI Engineer Intern - Semester Tech (04/2025 - 08/2025)
- Fine-tuned LLMs (Gemma 3.4, LLaMA, DeepSeek R1)
- Built custom training pipelines for performance optimization
- Integrated multimodal AI APIs (Flux, Kling, Higgsfield, ElevenLabs, Suno)
- Used AI tools for frontend (Lovable, Claude, Anti Gravity)
- Automated backend workflows using n8n and Codex

Projects:
1) AirTouch - AI Gesture Virtual Mouse
- Hand tracking using MediaPipe
- Real-time cursor control, gestures, zoom, scroll
- Packaged as Windows executable

2) ARIS - Personal AI Assistant
- Combines local LLMs + cloud APIs
- Includes STT + TTS voice interaction
- Task automation and scheduling system

Skills:
Languages: Python (Primary), Java (Basic), C++ (Basic)
AI/ML: LLMs, Fine-tuning, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Tools: n8n, Codex, OpenCode, Claude, Lovable
Other: REST APIs, Multimodal AI, UI/UX AI tools

Education:
B.Tech AI/ML
Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal (2022-2026)

Contact:
Email: varunlikhitkar@gmail.com
Phone: +91 7770924075
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/varun-likhitkar-762067286